Windy, Warmer

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Temps will continue to climb... we'll be pushing "80" today! Last time we saw and 80 degree reading, back in early October, 2009.

Gusting south and southwest winds should be expected...

Where is all this warm air coming from!??!

AND... here's why I'm worried about our weather for Saturday morning:




Happy Passover.




The next launch of a Space Shuttle is about a week away... Discovery is on the pad... ready for lift-off early next Monday morning.

What is this "Race to the Top" and all this money TN is supposed to be getting all about? We're talking about a HALF BILLION dollars.

I'm not sure this is going to come as any big surprise to you....

In Daybreak Trivia: a very famous broadway musical, and a musical talent, her life cut short.

Speaking of musicals... this one has been a hit on Broadway, and will START its nationwide tour right here in Memphis...

Have you seen our new "Daybreak Birthdays" submission page?

Back in the groove

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Okay... we have Monday under out belt... now FULL STEAM AHEAD on a great week. Much warmer weather ahead... today is looking perfect. Oh, and we're "running out of month!' March is going out like a lamb, April, coming in like a lamb. Someone tell me what that means... please!

Check out the changes out west, and how it may eventually affect us here in the Mid-South.



Plenty of drama from the country music world, this is a great place for the scoop.

A famous New York City landmark is getting a "make over."

This country is getting it's "First" Taco Bell...

How "Billionaires" think, and what they plan to do with their money. Think long term.

An interesting travel log... not my cup of tea, but still interesting.

In Daybreak Trivia: Shots rang out on this day seriously wounding President Ronald Reagan. What year was it?, and what legislation came from the shooting? Also, On this day in 1867 the US purchased Alaska from Russian, the price, about 7.2 million dollars... how much was that "per acre?"

Much Warmer week ahead

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Good morning Daybreak Family... it's Todd, back in the saddle after a couple of days off last week. Took the gang to the mountains for a late "Spring Break." At least the weather was nice there Saturday for a day at Dollywood!

Our weather is looking great for the rest of the week. Much, much warmer weather ahead, we're talking highs back up to near 80!

I sure hope you paused to remember this great Memphian.

I'm sure you are interested in who is going to the "Final Four." (here on CBS!)

And the Grizzlies went into overtime last night, were they victorious?

And congrats to the Mississippi Riverkings on a great season.

In Daybreak Trivia: what drink was once marketed as the great "national temperance beverage?"

and... in what year did the "Dow Jones Average" first close above 10,000?

Friday!

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For those of you who wouldn't dare miss a day of our "Seen on Daybreak" page... I offer you more of our adventures.

First the weather, today is "improving."

Now... for those of you wondering "where I am." I'm doing a little "travel-log" on my "other" blogspot. You'll find it here.

In a nutshell, today is Waterpark day, Gatlinburgs Aquarium, and Maybe OBER (which has gotten kind of pricey as of late.)

Tomorrow is opening day for Dollywood, and we'll be there with bells on.

See you on Monday, gang... maybe a little worn out from the travel. Todd

Wondeworks in TN

finally, Pigeon Forge

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another cold front

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We have another weak cold front working across the Mid-South today and tonight. Look for scattered showers and cooler weather for Friday.

You may have noticed, Austin is handling the "weather duties" today on Daybreak. I'm (Todd) off with the kids for a little break. Feel free to stop by here to follow our adventures.

If you've never been to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area, you are missing out. This place is fairly new, and the kids hate to leave. They've added a magic show to go along with their dinner show. They have one in Orlando, too, it's easily distinguished as the "upside down building"


It's our favorite place to go, as long as there is a "cabin involved" a hot-tub, the Aquarium and Dolly.

See you tomorrow... thanks for checking in... Todd

Mid-week

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Our weather continues to shine... very very nice. Sunshine and highs near 70, again today. Funny, no complaints on my voice mail... tomorrow, a different story, rain or thunder will likely start to pop up overnight and be with us tomorrow morning.


To our north, the fear is flooding, and it may be of record proportions.

Apparently, this story is not over yet!



A volcano in Iceland has been in the news lately, it's even closed down their airport.

It's being called a "Nutritional Makeover."

Have you "picked a place" to retire yet? Here are some possibilities.


Okay, here's the order of events: First, Hit the lottery, second, book a ticket into space!



In Daybreak Trivia: It was on this day that the tanker ran aground in Alaska's Prince William Sound spilling some 240 thousand barrels of oil in a great environmental disaster. What was the name of that tanker.

And...

He joined the army on this date in 1958, Serial number 53310761. That's right, Elvis. How old was he when he went in?

Wow, what a difference a day makes

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Get ready for sunshine, my friends! It's going to be a lovely day. So is tomorrow! There is some patchy fog in the Mid-South, but it will be gone by 10am.

The forecast: Sandstorms choke China. How are you not going to read about that?

Forecast in Europe: Harshest winter in 31 years.

I usually don't do my grocery shopping here, but I may have to check it out if they're going to be dropping prices.

How about those "Grizzlies!"

This actress appears to be growing up pretty quick. She's going through some serious transition.

And, just when you think this performer has wrapped up all the awards one performer can attain, she has another to celebrate.



And this youngster is just now busting onto the scene.



You know that bill that was just passed about Health Care Reform? Did you know this?

How are your finances? Maybe this will make you feel better, or at least, not alone.


In Daybreak Trivia: He's 79 today, and has amassed an incredible array of work to his credit. AND... It fell from space on this day back in 2001. But set the stage for the future.

Don't think for a minute that I don't know who's birthday it is today. He's the pioneer of modern spaceflight, he got us to the moon. He was almost a daybreak trivia question!

Spring and Snow?

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Back at it, bright and early Monday morning... hope you were able to enjoy the great weather the Mid-South has to offer, last week, into Saturday. It sure turned down hill in a hurry for Sunday and this morning. A mixed bag of weather for the week ahead.

For a closer look at when the day brings to the Southeast....

A big vote took place in Washington last night, here are the results.

Tiger Woods has broken his silence and has talked with reporters as he approaches his first golf tournament since Thanksgiving.

We talked about a Volcana in Iceland, and a town I couldn't even begin to pronounce... why all the concern?

Ever been on a cruise? Never seen rooms that looked like this before!

We spoke of his passing last week, many won't remember, many simply cannot forget.

How are the Grizzlies doing? About to go "on the road" for 3 games.

Did "Alice" hold on to the top spot at the "Box Office" over the weekend?

How those with "Down Syndrome" are helping to unlock the mystery of aging.




In Daybreak Trivia: Former President George "H.W." Bush didn't like this vegetable and refused to eat it... what was it? AND... John Lennon, who was his "first" wife. (He married wifey number 2, Yoko Ono on this day in 1969. )

Friday!

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The weekend is upon us... the weather (today) spectacular! Still worried about the storms tomorrow evening here in the Mid-South.

To our west, it's snow... some areas, lots of it...




If true, this is really sad news for a recent Oscar winner. (with a Memphis themed movie) Additional information is coming in from People Magazine, that she has "moved out."

Tributes are coming in from all over the world as fans remember Alex Chilton.

In Passing this morning, Davy Crockett.

Are you into "Classic Cars?" You may want to plan a trip to Atlanta.

The "First Lady" is serious about fighting childhood obesity... who she is talking to now.

Int'l Space Station viewing opportunity tonight at 8:22pm, 3 minute window


In Daybreak Trivia:
On this day in 1977, the staff of WJM-TV had a going-away party, it was the last episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Everyone was fired except who?

And: In 1931, GAMBLING was legalized in this state… chances are you’ve been there.

Wow, great weather

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Finally, a return to sunshine and 60's. My favorite kind of weather.


HOWEVER... here's why I'm worried about Saturday. It's bringing us T-Storms and then cooler weather, but to our north, it will be SNOW!




Not that you will be surprised by this, but it should confirm what you already knew and felt about this past winter.


In Fiji, a recent storm has produced some serious damage. The Cyclone produced winds between 135 and 175 mph.

Another storm, another threat for nasty weather
Look where that storm is headed!


He's going to be touring, and even making a stop in Memphis. You may not recognize him, but your kids will, and they'll be letting you know about his visit. Ticket go on sale later this month, and at least they are not "out-rageously" priced.

Ever had a "tree-house?" Bet it didn't look as nice as this one.

Don't forget, if you see me (Todd) Kris, Markova, Corie, Candace or Melissa, be sure to say "See me, Stop me!" and get your photo taken, we put it here, and you get a shout out on Daybreak.

The Tigers advance in the NIT, barely.



In Daybreak Trivia: He's the "Pride" of Sledge, MS, born on this date in 1938. (he sang a song called "Kiss an Angel good mornin' ." It looks like a movie is being made about him too! Well, Craig Brewer is "trying" to get it done! My buddy Alex Coleman heard from Craig recently with nothing new to report on the venture except what is on his website: Criag and actor Terrance Howard are reportedly on board for a project that could be shot in Memphis.

And the "Deadliest Single Tornado" EVER, on this date, when. This is amazing reading about this incredible event, it really forced the government into "forecasting tornados" until then, those predicting the weather were "Banned" from using the word.

St. Patricks Day

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Happy St. Patricks Day, may the luck of the Irish be with you.... slight chance for rain today, but much better weather ahead for your Thursday and Friday.

May be cooling down as we head through the weekend, here's why



Now, it's time to get ready for Saturday's Cold front! Rain and thundershowers will be likely, especially in the afternoon, and then it will turning sharply colder Saturday night and Sunday. Just giving you a heads up!







Know what radio station I"m listening to on the way home from work?
It's Brad Carson on KQK! It's like he's reading my mind when it comes to the music he plays. Hats off to you, pal... keep up the great work. My guess is he'll be doing "green" songs today. Or something "St. Patrick's Day" related.





A record deal worth a quarter of a BILLION dollars, and the singer isn't even alive? Do you think Sony is taking a big chance here?

ABBA... you may not remember how HUGE this band was. They are no longer together but have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, right fully so!

This is silly, but funny. Are you into "Anagrams?"

Where do you stand on the "Bad Boys" of NASCAR? Been following the feud between Brad and Carl?

And the "Bad Boy" of CBS's "Two and a half Men" was in court recently.

In Daybreak Trivia this morning: How many "Dublins" are there in the US? and official EMBLEM of Ireland is? (It's not the Shamrock!)

Here's the forecast for all the Dublins today.

Men only here. No laughing matter. I'm sure we'll hear more about this in the future.

See who got hit with a magnitude 4.4 earthquake yesterday morning at this time?

Hurricane Season Predictions

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Cloudy and mild today, with highs near 60, chance for rain tomorrow, Thur/Fri look GREAT, then COLD FRONT on Saturday be sure to see the 7-day.

Are you ready to talk about "Hurricane Season" for 2010 yet? The predictions are already out, and its looking "Busier" this year, than last.

Did "Alice" keep hold of it's "top spot" at the Box Office over the weekend?


Bill Murray denied it for years, but it's looking more and more like it's going to happen: GB3!

Just keep in mind nothing appears to be "set in stone" just yet.

I'm a big fan of the "Google" search engine, I check the news, and every once in a while click on the "Photos" without asking it to search anything in particular, this is what showed up Monday.

You know, I'm really open for explanation here. I don't understand it, and am willing to listen. Did he not get enough attention as a child? Are some folks just bound and determined to "buck the system?" Please... feel free to offer some understanding.

Yesterday, we mentioned the passing of the Mission Impossible star, Peter Graves, but now, as the late Paul Harvey would say: is the rest of the story.



In Daybreak Trivia this morning: On this date in 1966, Gemini 8 was launched for "docking practice" as preparations continued on the Apollo program. What High Profile Astronaut was in charge? And what song became a HUGE hit on this day in 1955? Think "coon skin cap!"

CBS Programming

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Good morning all, weather wasn't the greatest over the weekend, but it didn't rain a flood. (Like it is in the northeast.)

A slow warming trend for the week ahead...

Thanks to all the stopped by the WREG-TV booth over the weekend at the Southern Women's Show. I snapped a few pictures and put them on our new "See me, Stop me!" page. Also, Congrats to "Jackie T." of Memphis who won the flat screen TV we were giving away.

Just an observation: the shows: "60 Minutes" and "CBS Sunday Morning" are 2 of the finest programs on television, ever. I am amazed at what quality journalists can accomplish when given the time to investigate and deliver long form reports.

It's off to the NIT for the Memphis Tigers.


You knew him best from "Mission Impossible" and he didn't take him self too seriously in the "Airplane" comedies... in passing.

You've heard of the "Ides of March" but any idea what it means?

In Daybreak Trivia: LBJ borrowing a phrase, and the FBI'S "Most Wanted List."



Great time over the weekend, had a chance to see "Craig Ferguson" from his CBS Show that follows Letterman, he was performing his stand-up at Goldstrike Saturday night, dude is one funny guy. TIVO him sometime, if you are not up late to watch.

Still raining?

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Talk about a wild weather pattern for the Mid-South. We go from Severe weather Wednesday night, to one of the nicest days ever Thursday (sunshine and 70) then to rain over night, again.
Scattered showers are likely to linger across the region thru tomorrow, with cooler weather to be expected.

Here's a look at what's happening just to our north.


FREE FOOD! Here's the link to the biscuits and gravy Corie talked about this morning in her "FREE FRIDAY" Segment... it'll help if you have a 'puter to print out the coupon. It's from Waffle House.



Tigers fall in the first round of C-USA.

Tiger is planning his "Phoenix" move at the Masters this year.

A story we've been telling you about for the past couple of days is now making "National News."

He's "hitting the road" and he's not looking to make any money from his gig. He wants to make sure his team makes a salary.


Just mention these two names in the same sentence and it almost guarantees 100 mill at the box office.



In Daybreak Trivia: you love their cookies, today we're talking "Girl Scouts."

Going to the beach anytime soon? Next time you travel to the Florida panhandle, you can "jet in" to a new airport in Panama City.

Stormy Weather

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Rough and tumble last night across the Mid-South. Mother Nature has taken a "chill pill" and things should be calming down for the next few days. Not "over" but settled with scattered showers still possible. Clearing and cooler through the weekend.



In Daybreak Trivia this morning: Beatles history, and Popsicle!

Bet you didn't know this.

Cold front tonight

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More rain, or thunder later this evening in the Mid-South... slight risk for severe weather. WINDY and warm over the next couple of days, cooler as we approach the weekend.





This is kind of exciting... would be huge for the city if it were to happen.

I'm not watching this season... but if you are, and you missed it, everyone is talking about this girl/woman.

And for Letterman, the nightmare appears to be over, although maybe not at home.

Trying a new feature on Daybreak.... if you see Kris, Markova, Corie, Todd, Melissa or Candace, stop us... ask us to take a picture of the two (or three or however many) of us... and post it on our "See me, Stop me" page.


In Daybreak Trivia: We're talking about the "Louisiana Purchase" and "James Earl Ray."

Wet start

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You knew the great weather couldn't last forever! The change starts now. Very un-settled for the rest of this week, including a slight risk for severe weather Wednesday night.

Across the center of the country, rain and flood is possible.

One more look at Oscar night, and what it means for "Memphis."

In other Movie news, (ok DVD news) a long awaited film about Elvis is hitting the shelves!



"Subway" vs. "McDonalds" bet you don't know where this battle is taking place!

You may have seen this started on Facebook, well, you got what you asked for.

A popular new country song is making the rounds, go "behind the scenes" with "Beer on the table."

In Daybreak Trivia: How long was Dan Rather in the Anchor chair, and what airline went into bankruptcy on this date in 1989.

Two of the ten "oldest living people" passed away within hours of each other yesterday. Daisey Bailey, the oldest living black person in the world and the fifth oldest person in the world, died at 10:03 p.m. in Detroit. Born March 30, 1896, in Tennessee, she was 113 years and 342 days old